The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday invalidated the marriages of 3,000 same-sex couples and refused to decide whether gays and lesbians should have the same rights and benefits as married couples.
The decision was a victory for social conservatives who backed Measure 36, the 2004 initiative that defined marriage as being between one man and one woman.
Gay rights advocates can file a new lawsuit to seek to obtain equal benefits, but the process could take several years.
The ruling also removes any pressure from the 2005 Legislature to act.
Read the full decision.
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